Senator Jim Kastama
25th District  Puyallup

Official Senate Biography

Democrat: Term expires January 2009.

Elective Office: House of Representatives, 1996-1999; Senate, 2000, 2004. Leadership: Senate Democrat Assistant Whip, 2001; House Assistant Democratic Leader, 1999-2000.

Special Committees, Councils, Boards: Member, Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations; Member, State Economic Development Finance Authority Board; Governor's Competitive Council.

Education: B.A. University of California at Berkeley; Claremont Men's College.

Occupation: State Senator

Civic Organizations and Activities: Member, Valley Arts United Advisory Board; Puyallup Main Street Association; Community in Schools, board member; Former VISTA volunteer; Former board member of Pike Market Child Care Center; Founding member of S.H.A.R.P.

Personal: Wife Barbara, children Isaac, Anna Laura, Michael, Sarah and Rachel.

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